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The Official Blog of Calendars.comFri, 31 Jul 2015 16:27:52 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.112 Deals of Christmashttp://blog.calendars.com/2014/11/12-deals-christmas/
http://blog.calendars.com/2014/11/12-deals-christmas/#commentsTue, 25 Nov 2014 22:24:25 +0000Calhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=9107Starting on Flip Day, December 1st, we will begin our 12 Deals of Christmas on our Facebook page but you get an EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK at the 12 Deals here! Get 60% Off when you use the special holiday code on the following items: 1st DEAL: Boyds Bears 2015 Wall Calendar 2nd DEAL: Hummingbirds 2015 Wall [...]

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http://blog.calendars.com/2014/10/random-acts-of-kindness/#commentsThu, 30 Oct 2014 22:23:20 +0000Calhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=8998November 13th is World Kindness Day! Introduced by the World Kindness Movement in the ’90s, this holiday is really spreading around the world. It’s observed in several countries, such as Canada, Japan, Australia, Nigeria, and United Arab Emirates. The purpose of this holiday is to spread a positive energy in the community by performing good [...]

]]>November 13th is World Kindness Day! Introduced by the World Kindness Movement in the ’90s, this holiday is really spreading around the world. It’s observed in several countries, such as Canada, Japan, Australia, Nigeria, and United Arab Emirates.

The purpose of this holiday is to spread a positive energy in the community by performing good deeds and focusing on the kindness within each of us.

What can you do? Well, anything. Kindness isn’t only a big gesture and it doesn’t cost a lot of money. Listed below are some easy ideas for random acts of kindness you can do today.

1. Send a genuine compliment to three people right now. You can use Twitter, Facebook, SMS or any messaging platform you want. Make it worth it, really tell them what you think and how special they are!
2. Offer a homeless person your leftovers bag from the restaurant. Or, better yet, stop and buy them a meal. A nice, hot meal can bring about the largest of smiles to someones face.
3. Let someone into your lane or let the person behind you at the supermarket go ahead. You’re not in that much of a rush and you’ve just made their day.
4. Give someone a hug. Better still, give 15 hugs today. Yes, this is for others but you’ll be surprised at how amazing it makes you feel.
5. Sincerely compliment your boss. Sometime

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http://blog.calendars.com/2014/10/unique-talent-day/#commentsThu, 30 Oct 2014 22:04:14 +0000Calhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=9000On November 24th, it’s Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day! It’s the best day in the year to embrace your quirky talent and share it with pride. Here at Calendars.com we went around asking the staff for their amazing abilities and we picked our favorites: Jessica G. can do the entire Ninja Rap dance from Teenage [...]

]]>On November 24th, it’s Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day! It’s the best day in the year to embrace your quirky talent and share it with pride. Here at Calendars.com we went around asking the staff for their amazing abilities and we picked our favorites:

]]>http://blog.calendars.com/2014/10/unique-talent-day/feed/015 Years! 15 Minutes of Fun! Week 2http://blog.calendars.com/2014/10/15-years-15-minutes-2/
http://blog.calendars.com/2014/10/15-years-15-minutes-2/#commentsTue, 07 Oct 2014 22:41:52 +0000Calhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=8659This October marks the 15th anniversary of Calendars.com. 15 years. Wow. We’ve decided to celebrate in a big way this month, 15 years after all is nothing to shrug your shoulders at. So, in addition to being thankful for 15 amazing years, we’ll find, and share, ways to have fun every single day. October 9 – [...]

]]>This October marks the 15th anniversary of Calendars.com. 15 years. Wow.

We’ve decided to celebrate in a big way this month, 15 years after all is nothing to shrug your shoulders at. So, in addition to being thankful for 15 amazing years, we’ll find, and share, ways to have fun every single day.

October 9 – John Lennon’s Birthday

What better way to celebrate John Lennon’s Birthday than by listening to songs from the great man himself. Find or create a John Lennon station on Pandora or create a playlist on Spotify. Immerse yourself in his music today.

“When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.”― John LennonOctober 10 – Tuxedo Day

On this date in 1886 the tuxedo dinner jacket made its debut at a ball in Tuxedo Park, NY.

If you don’t have any big party plans today then we say use your time today to make this wonderful Tuxedo cake from OMGChocolateDesserts.com.

October 11 – Universal Music Day

Universal Music Day was created to educate people about the power and importance of music-making. Have some fun with the kiddos today and create your own musical instruments at home. These ideas from Buggy and Buddy can be made with items from around the house, have fun!

October 12 – Three Blind Mice published

On the 12th of October 1609, the popular children’s nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice was published in London. A version of this rhyme, together with music, was published in Deuteromelia (1609); the editor was Thomas Ravenscroft (c.1582-1635), still a teenager at the time of its publication. Today put together this great puzzle that showcases another one of our favorite nursery rhymes!

October 13 – U.S. Navy’s Birthday
In honor of the greatest maritime force in the world, learn the fight song for the U.S. Naval Academy “Anchors Aweigh”.

Read along to the lyrics then try it without any help. Sing along to the music here.

October 14 – National Dessert Day

Today’s the day you can forget about the calories and fat content and just enjoy desserts all day long. What better way to do this than to have dessert at every meal today!? Find your favorite recipes and enjoy, yum!

October 15 – National Fossil Day
A whole day about fossils? Yes! The National Park Service says that “National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational values.”

Visit the Fossil Day website, look for events in your area, and find activities to help you and the family celebrate.

October 16 – National Dictionary Day

The father of the American dictionary, Noah Webster, was born on October 16, 1758. Did you know that he learned 26 languages in order to evaluate the etymology of words? Not only are dictionaries useful but they make the most beautiful art. Check these pieces out for a little inspiration for your celebration today. Make some beautiful dictionary art for your home!

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http://blog.calendars.com/2014/09/15-years-15-minutes-fun/#commentsMon, 29 Sep 2014 20:18:40 +0000Calhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=8610This October marks the 15th anniversary of Calendars.com. 15 years. Wow. We’ve decided to celebrate in a big way this month, 15 years after all is nothing to shrug your shoulders at. So, in addition to being thankful for 15 amazing years, we’ll find, and share, ways to have fun every single day. October 1 [...]

]]>This October marks the 15th anniversary of Calendars.com. 15 years. Wow.

We’ve decided to celebrate in a big way this month, 15 years after all is nothing to shrug your shoulders at. So, in addition to being thankful for 15 amazing years, we’ll find, and share, ways to have fun every single day.

October 1 – Flip Day

In celebration of Flip Day this month, reread our post about the perfect command center here. Start your month off right and get your house in order!

October 2 – Snoopy’s Birthday

Celebrate Snoopy’s Birth by dusting off your copy of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. It IS about to be Halloween after all. Then follow my Mom’s recipe for Puppy chow below, it promises to be a great time!

In a month when we’re celebrating 15 years how could we NOT celebrate the births of others. Happy Birthday to Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee, he turns a young 52 today! For your fun today, go order the Motley Crue calendar here.

October 4 – Leave it to Beaver Debuts

The iconic show ‘Leave it to Beaver’ aired on this date in 1957. For fun today check out these fun facts you never knew about this great show!

October 5 – Munich Oktoberfest Ends

Celebrate Oktoberfest at home with this simple recipe courtesy of Gal on a Mission. This activity is lederhosen optional.

In a small saucepan, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, and water. Mix until a syrup like consistency. Mix together heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer.

Set aside. Using a large mug fill in ½ of cooled pumpkin syrup and ½ bottle of Oktoberfest beer. Add in 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream. Plop on ½ of the whipped cream. Garnish with pumpkin pie spice mix.

October 6 – Our first calendar ever sold.

The very first calendar we ever sold was a ‘Cowboys 2000 Wall Calendar’ by Browntrout publishing. Our first customer, Cherly Kemmer, is still our customer today. Our first employee, Jessica Maier, is still here 15 years later.

Use this day to reflect on your past ‘firsts’ and how they made you who you are today.

October 7 – First photographs of the far side of the Moon.

55 years ago people caught their first glimpse of the far side of the Moon thanks to the Soviet Union’s Luna 3 probe. Share this story with your family and then use this recipe to build your own moon sand!

]]>http://blog.calendars.com/2014/09/15-years-15-minutes-fun/feed/0Happy Flip Day 12-1-11http://blog.calendars.com/2011/12/happy-flip-day-12-1-11/
http://blog.calendars.com/2011/12/happy-flip-day-12-1-11/#commentsThu, 01 Dec 2011 06:30:56 +0000Robert Gilbreathhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=3144Happy Flip Day™! ﻿ Patti D, one of our customer service team leads, recently sent me this quote that seems perfect for Flip Day™ -> For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. T. S. Eliot What [...]

]]>http://blog.calendars.com/2011/11/happy-flip-day-calendars-com-launches-facebook-store/feed/0First Day of the Monthhttp://blog.calendars.com/2011/09/first-day-of-the-month/
http://blog.calendars.com/2011/09/first-day-of-the-month/#commentsFri, 30 Sep 2011 14:50:16 +0000Robert Gilbreathhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=2802Tomorrow is Flip Day! What does the first of the month mean to you?

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http://blog.calendars.com/2011/06/happy-flip-day%e2%84%a2/#commentsWed, 01 Jun 2011 15:17:03 +0000Calhttp://blog.calendars.com/?p=1901June is here! Each month at the office we look forward to flipping the hundred or so calendars hanging around. This month, it means even more. Calendars.com is proud to announce a new monthly tradition, Flip Day™! This is celebrated the first of each month when you physically change your calendar from one month to [...]

]]>June is here! Each month at the office we look forward to flipping the hundred or so calendars hanging around. This month, it means even more.

Calendars.com is proud to announce a new monthly tradition, Flip Day™! This is celebrated the first of each month when you physically change your calendar from one month to the next. To start the tradition of Calendars.com Flip Day™, we thought this quote is most appropriate…

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. – Emerson

What does June mean for us?

Here are some things a few folks at Calendars.com are looking forward to:

“I am going on a meditation retreat on Thunder Mountain at the end of the month. I will be offline for 10 whole days. The name of the course is “Deep Spaces” which sounds pretty darn groovy to me!” – Christi G.

“Father’s day!” -Robert G.

Looking forward to Ian’s All Star games in Baseball! Also, I’m looking forward to watching the boys participate in the Great Outhouse Race at the Shrimporee on the 10th! -Sarah T.

“June marks the start of the summer for my children. Soccer camp begins this month and my parents are also traveling to Canada this month, which means they are bringing back some really cool souvenirs.” -Misty W.

“I will be working on Continuing Education Credits to maintain my training certification. Looking forward to some great classes with some great trainers!” -Elizabeth D.

“I’m really looking forward to my vacation at the end of the month. It will be great to get away for a while and relax! -Ashton C.